During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples and their important work to raise Alzheimer’s awareness & better health within their communities, moving us closer to a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. #ENDALZ
Today is the first day of #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth. 💜 Throughout the month, we’ll celebrate the strength and dedication of dementia caregivers. Share a tribute in honor of a special caregiver at alz.org/honor. #ENDALZ
Join us in cheering on our 140 runners participating in today’s @nycmarathon in support of the fight to #ENDALZ! Together, Team ALZ has raised more than $880K (and counting) for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. 👏🏃♂️
#HappyHalloween! 🎃 From porches to windows, your purple pumpkins are lighting up the night. Thank you for helping us raise Alzheimer's awareness this season. 💜 #ENDALZ
“Boo Alzheimer’s! Spooky yard. Serious cause.” 👻 That’s the motto behind Abbie Giompoletti’s front yard, where a Halloween tradition is making real impact for families facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. 🧵
Since the end of September, Abbie and her family have raised $43K (and counting) and can’t wait to see the final total on Oct. 31! Thank you to Abbie, her family and their community for turning a tradition into real progress toward a world without Alzheimer’s.
Ready to follow Abbie’s lead? Your holiday lights, decorations or themed yard could do more than light up the street. Turn what you love into a fundraiser to end Alzheimer’s. Get started: alz.org/dowhatyoulove. #DoWhatYoulove #ENDALZ
Daylight saving time ends this weekend. ⏰ This change can be especially challenging for individuals living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Here are a few tips to help caregivers ease the transition. 💜
Our hearts go out to the family, friends and fans of iconic actor Patrick Stewart who died with Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia this week.
Known for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, Patrick was a force on screens big and small.
May his legacy of empathy, compassion and curiosity be an inspiration to us all. 🖖on.today.com/3UnMDig
Purple looks purr-fect on you! 💜 Happy #NationalCatDay to our feline friends who are helping us raise awareness of Alzheimer's and all other dementia. #ENDALZ 😸🐾
For more than a decade, @EdwardJones has stood with families as National Presenting Sponsor of #Walk2EndALZ. For retired general partner Kim Webb, whose husband lives with Lewy body dementia, that commitment is personal. Thank you, Edward Jones. 💜
Read her story: bit.ly/4eEWIOP #ENDALZ
Over the last two days, @alzimpact convened state agency officials from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the fifth annual State Dementia Services Coordinator Summit. Experts shared how states can increase early detection and diagnosis, improve care, grow support for caregivers and much more. We thank all who attended, and we look forward to seeing how you implement what you learned at the summit into your work at home. #StateDSCSummit
Our deepest gratitude to everyone who came together in New York City last week to raise funds and awareness at our 42nd annual Imagine Benefit, built on the legacy of the Rita Hayworth Gala. The “Pure Imagination” themed evening raised more than $1.7 million to advance our mission of accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Founded by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan in honor of her mother, Hollywood icon Rita Hayworth, the annual Imagine Benefit has now raised over $93 million since its inception in 1984.
During the event, the NHL’s @NYIslanders and Jon Ledecky were recognized with the Rita Hayworth Award for their Hockey with a Heart program, and Mission Moment speaker Brian Peikin shared a moving tribute to his mother, Jodi, who died of Alzheimer’s earlier this summer at just 59.
Addressing the sold-out crowd that included members of Gene Wilder’s family, among them his wife, Karen Wilder, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan summarized the power and importance of the Imagine Benefit and its message: “Tonight, we celebrate Pure Imagination. As Gene Wilder asked in the song Pure Imagination, ‘Want to change the world?’ That question is why we’re here: to help families facing Alzheimer’s today, and to work toward a future without it.”
#ImagineTogether #ENDALZ
No matter your life stage, positive, everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia. Get started with these 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain: alz.org/healthyhabits. #NationalSeniorHealthFitnessDay
During #LBDAwarenessMonth, take a moment to learn the differences between Alzheimer’s and dementia with Lewy bodies. Read more here: bit.ly/4he1UbK.
ALT What's the Difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia With Lewy Bodies (DLB)? Comparing Common Early-Stage Symptoms -Memory loss is more profound in Alzheimer's. -Movement symptoms, like tremors and rigidity, are more likely to be an important cause of disability in DLB. -Hallucinations and misidentifications of familiar people are significantly more frequent in early DLB. -A blood pressure drop on standing, dizziness, falls and urinary incontinence are much more common in DLB.